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Usual June mixes Hades-esque action, crystal crabs and ghosts to make for a game that’ll do well in your Halloween rotation
Rock Paper Shotgun previews Usual June, an action-adventure game combining Hades-style combat with a supernatural mystery plot, ahead of its release later this year. The genre has become relatively rare amid a wave of live-service, roguelike and deckbuilder titles, making this classic-style offering feel like a refreshing return to form, particularly for players seeking something suited to the Halloween season.
The game follows June, a college student whose quiet summer break is disrupted when crystalline crabs attack a local cemetery and ghosts begin appearing, prompting her and her friends (including one who is now a ghost) to investigate. A recently released demo showcases snappy, combo-driven combat using a morphable wrench, blending influences from Kingdom Hearts and Hades, though the absence of platforming or jumping was noted as slightly disruptive to the flow. Usual June is set for release on 28th October, timed well for Halloween, and is available to wishlist on Steam.
In short
- Usual June is an action-adventure game releasing 28 October, fitting for Halloween.
- Combines Hades-like combat with a ghost and crystal-crab mystery plot.
- Demo shows snappy combat, though lacks platforming or jumping ability.
Explained simply
Action-adventure games combine exploration and story with real-time fighting. Hades is a well-known example of fast, repeatable combat, while Kingdom Hearts mixes action with a story-led journey. Usual June draws on these styles, following a student through a supernatural mystery.
June is spending the summer near home when crystal crabs appear in a cemetery and ghosts begin showing up. She investigates with her friends, including one who has become a ghost. The story brings together a familiar setting of college holidays and a world of strange creatures and the dead.
The game is part of a traditional action-adventure style that has become less common alongside games built around ongoing online play or repeated runs. Its blend of combat, exploration and supernatural themes may appeal to players looking for a self-contained game with a Halloween feel.
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